Full-Time Biomedical Science Faculty, College of Osteopathic Medicine

The proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine at Xavier University (XUCOM) invites applications for full-time 12-month inaugural Biomedical Science Faculty positions beginning Summer 2026. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new medical school from the ground up with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education community engagement and academic excellence. Candidates should be passionate about medical education and ready to contribute to an integrated systems-based curriculum that emphasizes active learning clinical relevance and interprofessional collaboration. We are seeking multiple full-time faculty members including but not limited to the following disciplines:

Anatomy (including Gross Anatomy and Histology)
Physiology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Microbiology & Immunology
Pharmacology
Pathology

XUCOM is the first osteopathic medical school at a Jesuit Catholic University. To fulfill its mission XUCOM will integrate Jesuit Catholic traditions and values with Osteopathic Principles and Practice; our mission is infused in all that we do. Xavier is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Mentoring
Design develop and deliver basic science content within an integrated osteopathic medical curriculum.
Facilitate active learning sessions case-based discussions labs and other learner-centered educational activities.
Participate in curriculum development assessment and continuous quality improvement efforts.
Collaborate with clinical and basic science colleagues to ensure horizontal and vertical integration of content.
Advise and mentor medical students.
Research and Scholarly Activities
Engage in scholarly activity including research curriculum innovation and educational scholarship.
Service
Participate in service to the college such as committee work accreditation preparation and community engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Terminal degree in discipline related to medical education (PhD MD DO PharmD) is required.
• Evidence of scholarly activity.
• 1-3 years of experience in higher education.
• Experience teaching at a medical education preferred.

RANK & APPOINTMENT:

Appointments will be made at the Assistant Associate or Full Professor level depending on qualifications and experience. Options for tenure or non-tenure track are available.

This is a full-time 12-month faculty position.

To be considered applicants should submit the following to Xavier Universitys website: an application letter curriculum vitae statement of teaching philosophy that incorporates how you can support student belonging a statement of research interests and three professional references.

Please noteonly five attachments can be uploaded during the application process online.Consolidate documents if necessary.

Review of applications will begin on November 24 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the Universitys discretion.

For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Hanna Wetzel at .

BENEFITS:

Xavier University offers a range of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial educational health and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical dental vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account flexible spending accounts and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance accident and illness insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Tuition remission at Xavier for employee and their eligible dependents.